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News & Events - at a glance

Welcome to our news centre! Here you will find press releases, all important news about Prokon and current dates for events.

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New permits for wind farms in Rhineland-Palatinate

We have received permits for two further wind energy projects in Rhineland-Palatinate: in Retterath and Mannebach, we are planning a total of seven wind turbines with a combined output of 36.6 megawatts.

17. Juli 2026

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Horst and Podelzig-Lebus II: Two wind energy projects on the way to implementation

In Horst, we are modernising our first wind farm; in Podelzig-Lebus II, new wind power capacity is being built in Brandenburg. We show why a solid equity base is important in order to keep projects in citizens’ hands for the long term.

13. Juli 2026

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Current media reports: Prokon classifies a fraud case that occurred some time ago

Current media reports are revisiting a past case of fraud in which Prokon itself was the victim. We are setting out the facts transparently, explaining the background, and showing what consequences we have drawn from it.

6. Juli 2026

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Metastudie: Erneuerbare Energien stärken Wirtschaft und Versorgungssicherheit

Do renewable energies make Germany’s business location stronger? A study commissioned by Prokon shows that wind and solar power can reduce prices and dependence — if grids, storage and digitalisation grow alongside them.

2. Juli 2026

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Prokon and Tante Enso launch a cooperative partnership

Two cooperatives, one shared idea: Prokon will in future supply the Tante-Enso stores with wind power. At the same time, members and customers will gain access to an attractive green electricity offer.

25. Juni 2026

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Permit granted: Prokon plans nine new wind turbines in the Dennin II wind farm

After many years of planning: Prokon has received approval for the Dennin II wind farm. Nine modern wind turbines with a total capacity of 64.8 megawatts are set to expand the existing wind farm at the Dennin site.

19. Juni 2026

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GV 2026: Stefan Touchard, Petra Wildenhain, Henning von Stechow, Katharina Beyer

General Meeting 2026: Members confirm Prokon eG’s course

The virtual General Meeting 2026 was marked by intense debate and a shared look to the future. The members confirmed the cooperative’s direction, approved a dividend, and strengthened the room for manoeuvre for new projects.

16. Juni 2026

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Group figures 2025: This is how the Prokon Group developed

The Prokon Group’s 2025 consolidated financial statements have been published and show that, despite a year with weaker wind, the corporate group continued to develop solidly.

12. Juni 2026

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Wind farm decommissioning in Fleetmark: What happens to the foundations

During the repowering of the Fleetmark wind farm, Prokon is dismantling the foundations of the eleven old wind turbines. The concrete rubble is recycled on site and long transport routes are avoided.

2. Juni 2026

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Energie im Wandel mit Claus Hartmann und Henning von Stechow

Prokon board member Henning von Stechow on Claus Hartmann’s podcast “Energy in Transition”

In the podcast “Energie im Wandel”, Prokon board member Henning von Stechow talks with Claus Hartmann about why a renewable energy system can be not only climate-friendly, but also economically sensible.

26. Mai 2026

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Conversations at the Hakenstedt III Wind Farm Festival 2024

Prokon signs joint position paper on energy sharing

Energy sharing can bring the energy transition closer to people: electricity from regional wind and solar installations can be used collectively. Prokon has signed a joint position paper.

21. Mai 2026

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Wind farm decommissioning in Fleetmark: what happens to the rotor blades

In the Fleetmark wind farm, eleven old wind turbines are currently being dismantled. But what actually happens to the rotor blades? We show how modern recycling and the sustainable decommissioning of wind turbines work.

7. Mai 2026

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Prokon will in future market wind power itself – more control and efficiency for renewable energies

Prokon is taking over parts of power marketing itself for the first time. With new software and in-house expertise, the energy cooperative is strengthening its market position and generating additional revenue from wind power.

23. April 2026

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Prokon fully commissions the Walshausen solar park with battery storage

With the battery storage system, the Walshausen solar park is now fully connected to the grid: Prokon is combining photovoltaics with modern storage technology for the first time, thereby strengthening efficiency and supply security.

14. April 2026

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EEG remuneration for the Horst wind farm largely secured – further project successes

Prokon secures EEG remuneration for the majority of the repowering project in the Horst wind farm. Despite strong competition in the tender, the energy cooperative continues to drive the expansion of modern wind turbines forward.

10. April 2026

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10 years on the board: Dr Henning von Stechow shapes the development of Prokon eG

Since 2016 on the Executive Board, and at the helm since 2021, Dr Henning von Stechow has played a key role in shaping Prokon’s development into a modern energy cooperative and has decisively driven the expansion of renewable energy.

31 March 2026

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Wind farm dismantling in Fleetmark: start of repowering at Prokon

The dismantling of the Fleetmark wind farm has begun: Prokon is focusing on the sustainable recycling of materials. As part of a repowering project, eight modern turbines will then be built.

27 March 2026

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Green electricity for large customers

Focus on a new target group: Prokon launches its major customer offensive with customized green electricity tariffs, professional RLM billing, and green PPAs.

20 February 2026

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Prokon about the Grid Package 2026

The current draft by the federal government for the re-regulation of grid access for renewable energies is facing massive criticism from the industry. Prokon calls for clear rules, reliable framework conditions and fairness for community energy.

13. Februar 2026

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Wind farms Blumberg and Langwieden successfully sold to Windauf eG

Prokon eG has successfully sold its wind farms in Langwieden and Blumberg to Windauf eG. For Prokon, the sale provides strategic flexibility for new projects, while the installations remain within the cooperative environment.

03. Februar 2026

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Federal Congress on the Cooperative Energy Transition: Prokon with Clear Demands in Berlin

Prokon was represented at the Federal Congress on Cooperative Energy Transition in Berlin and provided clear impetus for planning security, the promotion of renewable energies, transparency, and citizen participation.

28. Januar 2026

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Henning von Stechow & Katharina Beyer on the bench in front of the headquarter in Itzehoe

Annual Review 2025 & Outlook 2026

In the 2025 annual review, Henning von Stechow and Katharina Beyer talk about operational successes, challenging conditions, and how Prokon aims to further advance the energy transition in 2026.

26. Januar 2026

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Prokon supports new endowed professorship for battery storage at HAW Kiel

Prokon supports the new endowed professorship in battery storage at HAW Kiel. Regional partners are implementing a flagship project that imparts specialist knowledge in a practical way and strengthens the innovation location Itzehoe/Steinburg.

9. Januar 2026

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Prokon launches a joint campaign with planetWIR for sustainable consumption.

Prokon is part of the planetWIR campaign. Together with other sustainably operating companies, we demonstrate that the energy transition and a fair economy can only succeed together – and that every decision counts.

5. Januar 2026

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From grid connection to the heat transition: Prokon discusses the infrastructure of the future

Around 150 decision-makers from the energy industry, industry, and politics discussed the future of energy infrastructure at the energate forum in Berlin. Prokon contributed concrete experiences from practical project work to the debate.

22 December 2025

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Prokon is a strong brand

What do members as well as customers think about Prokon – and how is the energy cooperative perceived by the public? A recent market research study provides clear results.

4 Dezember 2025

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Claudia Kemfert on the energy policy of the Federal Government

In the interview, energy economist Claudia Kemfert talks about missed opportunities by the federal government, realistic electricity demands, the role of community energy, and why investments in fossil structures send the wrong signals.

24. November 2025

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Repowering Fleetmark: Eight modern turbines for more wind power in citizens' hands

The Prokon cooperative is launching its first major repowering project: At the Fleetmark wind farm in Saxony-Anhalt, eight new high-performance 6 MW-164m turbines from GE Vernova will replace ten older turbines.

11. November 2025

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Strompreise 2026: Entlastung – aber nicht überall gleich

Grid fees are decreasing – but not equally everywhere. Our latest overview explains why this is the case, what changes are coming to the components of the electricity price in 2026, and why Prokon is committed to fair, regional pricing.

30 October 2025

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In the interview with Thomas Jorberg

What makes the cooperative model so special – and why is it indispensable for the energy transition? We spoke with Thomas Jorberg about this.

2. Oktober 2025

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Prokon Half-Year Financial Statement (Group) 2025

Prokon publishes 2025 half-year consolidated financial statements

The Prokon Group has presented its consolidated half-year financial statements for 2025. The results for the first half of the year were influenced by several factors.

30. September 2025

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Heat in a climate-friendly way with Prokon's heat pump tariff

Heat pumps reduce CO₂ emissions and heating costs. Prokon supports the switch with a suitable green electricity tariff and individual consultation – in cooperation with Green Planet Energy.

19. September 2025

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Repowering in Saxony-Anhalt: Prokon implements project in Fleetmark with GE Vernova

New repowering project in Fleetmark: Eight modern wind turbines from GE Vernova are set to generate climate-friendly electricity from 2027 onwards.

16. September 2025

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Apprentice Start: How the First Weeks Went

Prokon is training again – since 1 August, three new apprentices have started in IT, industrial operations, and marketing. They have already gained exciting insights into their departments and share their experiences of starting out at Prokon.

9. September 2025

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Where Practice Meets Perspective: Prokon at HUSUM Wind

At HUSUM Wind 2025, Prokon will have a presence with two exhibition stands, hands-on expert presentations, and insights into cooperative solutions for the energy transition – from operational management and storage solutions to citizen energy.

5. September 2025

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New subscription phase for Windauf eG

Prokon eG is selling two wind farms, which have been part of the Prokon portfolio for many years, to Windauf eG. Members of both cooperatives can participate during an exclusive subscription phase.

3. September 2025

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Transport Rotorblatt Ottenbüttel-Westermühlen

On course for the next terawatt hour: Prokon drives wind energy expansion forward

Prokon aims to double its electricity production to 2 terawatt hours by 2030. With new wind farms, repowering projects, and innovative grid solutions, the cooperative is driving the expansion of wind energy.

2. September 2025

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"There can be no pause for breath."

The Prokon board members look back on 2024: a record year for wind energy, strong approval figures, new wind farms – but also challenges.

22. August 2025

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Prokon trains technicians from Finland

Eddie Kronholm and Conny Nymark from Pros Finland are learning about the replacement of major components at the Prokon wind farm Hakenstedt III in Germany.

13 August 2025

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Green light for wind projects in Rieflinghausen and Geldern

With the permits in Rieflinghausen and Geldern, we are further advancing the energy transition in North Rhine-Westphalia. Commissioning is planned from 2028 – providing clean electricity for more than 20,000 households.

18. July 2025

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Prokon publishes 2024 annual financial statements

Prokon has published the annual financial statements of the cooperative and the consolidated financial statements for 2024. Despite challenges, the group achieved a solid result.

2. July 2025

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Group photo in front of the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex

Prokon Youth Weekend 2025 in Essen: Where Energy History Meets the Future

Experience industrial heritage up close and engage in discussions about the energy future: during the youth weekend organised by Prokon eG, a group of young participants explored the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex.

19. June 2025

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Permit granted for Podelzig-Lebus II wind farm: Up to 42 MW capacity planned

After a long planning phase, we received approval for the new wind farm Podelzig-Lebus II. The approval notice was issued at the end of May 2025 – after four years and eight months.

11. June 2025

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A Weekend Full of Energy

Ob während der Generalversammlung, beim Jubiläumsempfang oder auf dem Wind & Werte Markt: Das Wochenende stand ganz im Zeichen von Beteiligung, Dialog und Rückenwind – für eine nachhaltige und genossenschaftlich getragene Energiezukunft.

27 May 2025

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Strommast in der Nähe einer Windenergieanlage

Supplier switch within 24 hours – that's new from June

The Federal Network Agency is accelerating supplier switching. What is changing and what you should pay attention to now.

26 May 2025

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Aerial view of the Prokon eG headquarters in Itzehoe

Rückblick auf den Weg zur Genossenschaft: Wegbereiter berichten

Anlässlich des Jubiläumsjahrs von Prokon haben Wolfgang Siegel und Rainer Doemen eine persönliche Rückschau auf die Jahre rund um die Genossenschaftsgründung verfasst.

23. Mai 2025

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Bild Kosten reduzieren mit eigener Wärmepumpe

New: Heat pump consultation & suitable tariff from Prokon

Are you thinking about getting a heat pump or have you already installed one? We offer you independent advice! And with the new Prokon heat pump tariff, you’ll be heating with 100% wind power while saving money thanks to reduced grid fees.

8 May 2025

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Joining made easy: Become a member online now or increase your shares

Prokon modernises member services: From now on, new members can join digitally and existing members can conveniently increase their shares online – completely paperless.

6 May 2025

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Henning von Stechow on the coalition agreement

The new coalition agreement between the SPD and CDU heralds significant changes for the energy sector. CEO Henning von Stechow explains what the plans mean for the energy transition – and where the opportunities and risks lie.

30. April 2025

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Invitation to the 2025 Annual General Meeting

Invitation to the Ordinary General Assembly 2025 of Prokon Regenerative Energien eG in person on Friday, 23 May 2025, at 11:00 a.m. (CEST) at the Elbeforum Brunsbüttel, Von-Humboldt-Platz 5, 25541 Brunsbüttel (admission from 9:00 a.m. onwards).

22nd April 2025

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Prokon unterstützt bei der Pflanzaktion in Koßdorf

Waldaufwertung in Koßdorf

Anfang April hat Prokon mit der Forstbaumschule Fürst Pückler über 4.000 Pflanzen in einem Flurstück mit Waldfläche in Koßdorf gepflanzt. Die Maßnahme wird durch den Europäischen Landwirtschaftsfonds zur Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums gefördert.

17. April 2025

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Federal Congress on the Cooperative Energy Transition 2025

On 11 March 2025, the Federal Congress on the Cooperative Energy Transition took place in Berlin - a central platform for energy cooperatives to discuss the political and economic framework conditions of the coming years.

13. March 2025

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Prokon beim GenoDigital Barcamp 2025

Die Zukunft der Genossenschaften ist digital – und Prokon gestaltet diesen Wandel aktiv mit! Wir waren beim GenoDigital Barcamp dabei und haben mit anderen Genossenschaften diskutiert, welche digitalen Lösungen unsere Arbeit verbessern können.

4. März 2025

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Seal Recommended according to Robin Wood Green Electricity Report 2025

Prokon receives award in the ROBIN WOOD Green Electricity Report 2025

The environmental organisation ROBIN WOOD has published its 2025 Green Electricity Report – and Prokon is among the ten recommended green electricity providers in Germany.

14. February 2025

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Henning in conversation with the Genoverband

Progress, Events, Simplifications – With Strong Foundations into the Year 2025

2024 was a year full of progress: new projects, innovative tariffs, exciting events, and important simplifications. Discover what we have achieved – and what 2025 will bring! Read our review and outlook now.

7. February 2025

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Grafik zur Darstellung von Strompreisschwankungen an der Börse

Prokon's dynamic electricity tariff for maximum flexibility

Since 1 January 2025, Prokon has been offering a dynamic electricity tariff in addition to the established monthly and annual tariffs. Here, we explain for whom the tariff is suitable and what requirements need to be met.

31. January 2025

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Wind turbine in the Friedersdorf wind farm

The better green electricity

The eco-quality of electricity is determined by its origin. Prokon’s electricity is even 'dark green' because the guarantees of origin and volumes come from the electricity production of the cooperative’s wind turbines.

24. January 2025

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Technician at a facility in the Rusiec II wind farm.

With full commitment

After the availability of the installations in Poland had significantly decreased, the technicians on site did everything they could to restore it to the usual level. A success story.

17th January 2025

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Interview with Oli.P: Artist with Principles

Pop star and Prokon member: Oli.P talks in an interview about personal challenges, the conscious use of resources, and why, as an artist, he engages with societal issues such as sustainability and racism.

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10. January 2025

Climate-neutral telephony: WEtell sets new standards in mobile communications

Sustainability has long since reached the mobile communications industry – and WEtell is taking a consistent lead in this regard. In this, not only climate-neutral mobile phone tariffs play a role.

20. December 2024

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Smart tailwind for the energy transition

Digital transformation is giving renewable energies additional momentum. Prokon is pulling out all the stops here.

13. December 2024

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Green energy is now a family matter for us

Prokon member Margarete Gaspar has gifted each of her two granddaughters 200 cooperative shares. For her, it is also an investment in shaping a sustainable energy future.

6. December 2024

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Members and customers under the microscope

How strong is Prokon as a brand? What is important to our members and electricity customers? To answer these questions, Prokon has once again conducted several surveys this year.

29. November 2024

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Back Home

That's nothing unusual for someone who works at Prokon at first: When Christoph Teuchert looks out of his window, he sees several wind turbines. In his case, however, they are located on the 737-metre-high Rosskopf in the Black Forest.

22. November 2024

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Streitbarer Energiesaubermann

Er gehört zu den Architekten des Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes und lebt Klimaschutz konsequent vor: Doch was treibt Hans-Josef Fell auch heute noch an?

15. November 2024

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Strompreise 2025: Abgaben, Umlagen & Netzentgelte

Als genossenschaftliche Stromanbieterin gibt die Prokon eG einen Einblick in aktuelle Veränderungen bei den Strompreis-Bestandteilen für das Jahr 2025.

8. November 2024

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Daniel Günther und Tobias Wolff im Gespräch in Großkomponenten Halle D in Itzehoe

Politik und Prokon im Dialog - Daniel Günther zu Gast in Itzehoe

Am 23. Oktober besuchte der schleswig-holsteinische Ministerpräsident Daniel Günther die Prokon eG und erhielt Einblicke in die tägliche Arbeit der Genossenschaft und aktuelle Themen im Markt der Erneuerbaren.

28. Oktober 2024

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Infoangebot beim Windparkfest Langenbach

Tolles Windparkfest in Langenbach: Ein Fest für grüne Energie und Gemeinschaft

Am 14. September 2024 lud die Prokon Regenerative Energien eG zum Windparkfest im Windpark Langenbach ein. Rund 500 Gäste, darunter 68 Genossenschaftsmitglieder, feierten gemeinsam ein Fest im Zeichen der Energiewende und erneuerbarer Energien.

27. September 2024

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Fresh wind for the Prokon website

After recently renewing our energy portal and optimising our magazine 'Prokon-Journal' both visually and in terms of content, our Prokon website is now also getting a fresh look and a new content focus.

17. September 2024

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Henning von Stechow and Katharina Beyer in front of the company headquarters in Itzehoe.

Henning von Stechow and Katharina Beyer on their collaboration as Prokon board members

August 6, 2024

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A calendar to look at again and again

In March, the Prokon Youth Advisory Board launched a photo campaign under the motto “Your picture of a clean future”.

July 30, 2024

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Graphic: Wind turbines near a substation

Interface for green electricity

A high fence with the warning sign "High Voltage, Danger to Life!" Behind it stretch poles, power lines, and transformers as far as the eye can see.

July 26, 2024

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People point to an arrow trending upwards.

Actively shaping the energy transition

Why a membership with Prokon is the perfect “impact investment”.

July 21, 2024

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Service technician on a nacelle in Ihlewitz Wind Farm

Expertise to the power of 19

Tightly secured to a safety rope, the service team struggles upwards to its workplace at a height of 69 metres.

July 10, 2024

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Presentation by Henning von Stechow at the National Congress on the Cooperative Energy Transition

Big help for small climate protection projects

The successful energy transition begins on our own doorstep.

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Design of the new energy portal 2024 on the smartphone

The Prokon energy portal gets off to a new start

Fresh design, smart appearance.

June 27, 2024

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New wind farm in Björkliden

Prokon awarded contract for repowering project/ New wind farm in Björkliden completed

June 24, 2024

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Executive Board and Supervisory Board of Prokon eG at the General Assembly 2024

The Prokon General Meeting in Magdeburg

The participation of the members is crucial for a cooperative like Prokon. Therefore, the General Meeting (GM) is the highlight of the year.

June 13, 2024

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Hands-on energy transition at the wind farm festival (2024, Hakenstedt III)

On Saturday, June 8, Prokon celebrated the Hakenstedt III wind farm festival in the municipality of Erxleben.

June 8, 2024

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Child with chalk at Children's Day 2024 in Itzehoe

Prokon at the Children's Day in Itzehoe

On the past weekend, we were present at the Itzehoer Children's Day as part of the Itzehoer Week with a Prokon stand.

June 6, 2024

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Employees with Andreas Neukirch at the Prokon stand

Prokon celebrates with GLS Bank

The GLS Bank celebrated its 50th anniversary last weekend at the Jahrhunderthalle in Bochum, and Prokon was there.

4th June 2024

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Nikolaus Karsten and Jochen Herterich from the supervisory board of Prokon eG

“We are simply on the right track” - a Prokon Journal interview

The two new members of the supervisory board Nikolaus Karsten and Dr. Jochen Herterich on their work in the board and the prospects of Prokon.

May 23, 2024

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Prokon at the 2024 anniversary of the BBEn

10 years of the Citizens' Energy Alliance in Berlin under the motto “More energy than ever!”

On the last weekend of april, the Citizen Energy Alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary at the Citizen Energy Convention 2024 in Berlin.

May 3, 2024

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Group photo of the participants of the Prokon Youth Weekend 2024

A successful youth weekend at the artefact Klimapark Glücksburg

As a youth council, we organised a diverse weekend in Glücksburg, which offered both educational and leisure experiences.

April 26, 2024

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Under high voltage

For the energy transition to succeed, the power transmission networks must be massively expanded - this is also crucial for the growth of Prokon.

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Kai Jacobsen, Head of Corporate Communications